Argyle Theatre of Varieties (c1868 - 1945)
Dates
- Existence: c1868 - 1945
Biography
The Argyle Music Hall in Birkenhead was opened in 1868 and staged many variety acts of the day.
The name was changed to The Prince Of Wales Theatre from 1876 to 1890, and was used mainly to stage plays. In 1890, the focus returned to music hall and variety and the theatre was renamed the Argyle Theatre.
Manager Denis J. Clarke ran the Argyle Theatre for 45 years from 1890 to 1935 developing the theatre to make it became one of the most well known theatres in the country playing host to many variety acts of the day.
As well as music hall and variety, the Argyle Theatre often had early film and also was the first theatre to have radio broadcasts.
During the Second World War, the theatre was bombed, taking a direct hit. It was never rebuilt.
Found in 245 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 May 1894
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 September 1894
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr. G.W. Hunter 'The Mark Twain of the Music Halls', Edgar and Morgan Duettists and Dancers, Miss Lilly Burnand Popular London Star, The Korries in Their Cunning, refined and Clever Entertainment, 'Le Jardin de Musique', Miss Connie Ediss Vocalist and Dancer, Alf Asher Comedian and Dancer, Dan Idle Thinnest Man in the World, The O’Malleys Irish Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 December 1894
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 December 1894
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Evans and Luxmore Musical Comedy Team, Miss Louie Cassatti Tyrolean Operatic Ballad Vocalist, The Boston Twins Comedians, Burlesque Boxers and Pantomimists, Miss Lily May Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Walter Rignold Comedian, The American sisters Duettists, vocalists and Dancers, Miss Lydia Dudley Vocalist and Dancer, Mr James Taylor Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Green and purple type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 February 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 April 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Marie Tyler Popular London Star, Farrell and Willmot Irish Comedians, Quinton Gibson Female Impersonator, Frankie Milton Light Comedienne and Dancer, Harry Shaw Black Speciality Artiste, Alf Robins Juvenile Mimic, Jenny Primrose Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Edith St. Clair Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 June 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 July 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Frank Caffrey Irish Comedian and Dancer, Marie Olive Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, The Four Valladolis Acrobatic Tableaux Vivants, Miss Lizzie Chase Vocalist and Dancer, Fred Hastings Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Gaertner and Richards Sleigh Bell Act, Miss Margery Glen Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Walter Kino Comic Actor Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 July 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 November 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr George Lashwood Comedian, Annie Howe Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Lester Vocal Comedian, Messrs. Clio and Rochelle American Variety Entertainers, Jesse Burton Descriptive Vocalist, Mr J. H. Hurst Vocal Comedian, Jos. Dixon Character Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 March 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Oakland and Thompson American Duettists, Pugoal Brothers with Their Marvellous Performing and Wrestling Bears, Mr Tom Woottwell Loose-Legged Comedian, Miss Bessie Coleman Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Laurence Barclay Comedian and Dancer, Mr Harry Leander Comedian, Miss Florrie Villier Male Impersonator, Clarence and Bell Comedian and Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 August 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Charles Seel Character Comedian, Miss Myra May Soprano Vocalist, Brothers Howard Second Sight Performance, Nora Conner Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Little Tony Character Comedian, Miss Kate Toole London Burlesque Actress, Maud Needha Serio and Ballad Vocalist, George Spry and Florrie Austin Vaudeville Artistes. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 August 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 October 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Professor Duncan’s Marvellous Collie Dogs Exhibition on Animal Training, Mr Wilkie Bard Comedian and delineator of Coster Songs, Nellie Stratton Serio Comic Vocalist, Miss Lily Marney Irish Comedienne, Jesse Burton Baritone Vocalist, Chas. Raymond Comedian and One-Legged Dancer, Little Daisy Bard Child Vocalist and Actress, The Wal Pink Comedy Troupe. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 October 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Eight Welshmen Vocalists, Mr Harry Ford Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Prof. Dainez’s Miniature Circus, Mr Bob Vokes Character Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist, Pat Carey Irish Comedian and Dancer, The Bros. McGrath Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Millie Vokes Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Miss Lizzie Howard Descriptive Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 January 1897
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